Why can’t I pay extra to board my small dog in the large dog area of the kennel?
There are a number of reasons why we don’t board smaller dogs in the indoor runs with the larger dogs. The primary reason we don’t do this is for safety. Although all dogs have their own accommodations, and work individually with staff, there is a chance, however small, that 2 dogs may come into direct contact while in boarding. Some large dogs are aggressive towards smaller dogs (they may see them as “prey”), and a potential encounter between a large and small dog could be life threatening. With safety as our primary concern, we want to avoid these kinds of risk, however small that risk may be. The sizes of accommodation in the kennel are also designed to suit the particular psychology of the dogs. When in the proper sized area, a dog feels safe and secure, while still having plenty of room to move about. Upsetting this balance can make a dog feel insecure, anxious or nervous. We want all of our guests to be as comfortable as possible, and boarding animals in the proper sized accommod
